Instrument Technician - 3539 - Professional Development Opportunities

Title: Instrument Technician - 3539
Function: Operations & Maintenance
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time
Pay Type: Wage
Grade: A21
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Starting hourly rate: $34.01
Location: Mission Execution / Space & Missiles / APTU
Internal posting closes: April 23rd, 2024 at 11:59pm
 
This opportunity is being offered by National Aerospace Solutions, the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee.  National Aerospace Solutions is a limited liability company comprised of Bechtel National Inc. (as lead company) and Sierra Lobo Inc. with teaming Subcontractors nLogic Inc. and Chugach Federal Solutions Inc. AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states. Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization and an important national resource.

AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, ground, and flight test.  Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.
 

1. Job Duties:

Under general supervision, calibrates and repairs various instruments for electrical and mechanical measurements. Modifies, fabricates, maintains, repairs, and calibrates a wide variety of mechanical, optical, electrical, electrical, electromechanical, and electronic indicating and recording instruments and precision measuring equipment used in aeronautical tests and research activities and in plant control.  Performs diagnostic and troubleshooting activities required to service discrete and digital logic instrument control systems.  Connects instruments to computers and recording devices. Adjusts and calibrates instruments as directed and adapts them to new or extended uses.  Assists in servicing and adjusting computers, microprocessors, and peripheral devices.  Installs and adjusts instrument optical systems; troubleshoots and maintains instruments, instrument systems, computer, and recording devices.  Uses a wide variety of instruments, tools, and equipment necessary to perform assigned duties.  Works primarily in a laboratory or field environment.  Assists in training lower-level technicians.  It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.  Performs other related duties as required.
Supplementary Functions: Participation in functional specific safety training.

1. Basic Qualifications:

• Educational Equivalent:  Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Specific Knowledge or Experience:  Four years of progressive experience in technical instrumentation with six months schooling in electronics or instrumentation field.  In-depth knowledge of operational characteristics of laboratory test instruments.  Knowledge of operational characteristics of an instrument calibration/repair laboratory.  Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and maintain access to the AEDC local area computer network.
• Licenses/Certifications:  Valid State Driver’s License.
• Communication Skills:  Must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to understand, give and take directions.

• Current United States Citizenship required.

Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

NAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minority/Women/Veterans/Disabled (AA/EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants with a physical or mental disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [email protected]. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES to this address as they will not be considered for employment opportunities.